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Dr. Arif Jetha recently led a research study that scanned nearly 400 signals of change to map out where occupational health and safety is headed. He explains why leaders need to balance today's challenges with tomorrow's, and what employers, policymakers and workers can do to stay ahead.

In today's workplace, we know that prioritizing psychological safety alongside physical safety is part of building a truly healthy and safe environment. But that hasn't always been the case. Consultant and expert Mary Ann Baynton joins us to discuss how approaches to psychological health and safety have evolved over time.

Association of Workers' Compensation Boards of Canada CEO Janet MacEachern joins us to discuss national injury trends, and how workplaces can use AWCBC's data to support prevention locally.

L'ambassadrice de Threads of Life, Jessica Blackie Gillis, a vu sa vie basculer le jour où son frère est décédé dans une tragédie évitable sur son lieu de travail. Écoutez son témoignage bouleversant. 

Threads of Life Ambassador Jessica Blackie Gillis' life changed forever the day her brother died in a preventable workplace tragedy. Hear her powerful story.

Chronic pain affects 1 in 5 Canadians. It may occur after an injury has healed, or without a known cause. Dr. Andrea Furlan, a pain doctor from the University Health Network at the University of Toronto, joins us to discuss how employers can support workers affected by chronic pain, and how workers can find relief.  

Whether work involves prolonged sitting or standing, reducing repetitive strain injuries starts with identifying the hazards and risk factors and improving job design. Here's where workplaces can start.

Nous révélons les questions en matière de santé et de sécurité les plus populaires de l'année, comme elles ont été envoyées à notre Ligne d'information sur la sécurité. 

We reveal the most popular health and safety questions of the year, as sent to our Safety InfoLine service.

L'exposition à la silice, qui peut causer le cancer du poumon, touche les travailleurs de plusieurs secteurs, mais la majorité des expositions surviennent dans la construction et le génie civil. Meghan Friesen, des Centres de santé des travailleurs (ses) de l'Ontario, se joint à nous pour discuter de la façon dont l'Outil de gestion de la silice peut aider à réduire le risque d'exposition et à pro...

Exposure to silica can cause serious occupational diseases, including lung cancer. Meghan Friesen of the Occupational Health Clinics for Ontario Workers joins us to discuss how the Silica Control Tool can help reduce the risk of exposure and protect workers.

When thinking about workplace health and safety, physical safety is usually top of mind. But for a workplace to be truly healthy and safe, psychological safety is also an essential component. Troy Winters, National Health and Safety Coordinator for CUPE, joins us to discuss what that looks like in practice.

Les maladies respiratoires infectieuses peuvent se propager facilement en milieu de travail, et leurs symptômes varient de légers à très graves. Nous discutons des mesures que nous pouvons tous prendre pour nous protéger et protéger les autres pendant la saison du rhume et de la grippe.

Respiratory infectious diseases can spread easily in the workplace, with symptoms ranging from mild to very serious. We discuss the steps we can all take to protect ourselves and others during cold and flu season.

Immigrants contribute significantly to Canada's economy but often face challenges that could impact their health and safety. We speak with Bill Chen of Workplace Safety and Protection Services on how workplaces can create safer and more welcoming environments for newcomers.

Despite legislation designed to protect the rights of two-spirit, trans and non-binary people in Canada, many still face discrimination in their daily lives, including at work or seeking employment. A recent study by Egale Canada seeks to better understand their challenges.

À mesure que les journées s'allongent et que les températures grimpent, il est agréable de passer plus de temps dehors. Cependant, le travail à l'extérieur durant l'été comporte des risques particuliers. Dans cet épisode, nous examinons ces dangers et proposons des conseils pour que les employeurs et les travailleurs puissent y faire face.

As days get longer and temperatures rise, it's great to be able to spend more time outside. But working outdoors in the summer comes with unique hazards. We take a look at what those hazards are, and how employers and workers can prepare.

Threads of Life Ambassador Tracey Csordas' life changed forever the day her brother died in a preventable workplace tragedy. Hear her powerful story. 

Extreme weather events driven by climate change are happening across Canada with increasing frequency. Dr. Sarah Henderson joins us to discuss the potential impacts on workers and how workplaces can build more climate resiliency.

The world around us is changing rapidly – and so is the workplace and what motivates us. Work and leadership strategist Tyler Waye joins us to discuss what employers and workers can do to build the thriving workplaces of the future.

When personal protective equipment is designed with diverse body types in mind, everyone in the workplace benefits. Dr. Amin Yazdani joins us to discuss how using breakthrough technology can shape the design of more inclusive PPE for workers in Canada.

Do physically active occupations make for healthier workers ? Not necessarily . In this episode , Dr. Avi Biswas, scientist at the Institute for Work and Health , shares recommendations for safe , practical physical activity designed to meet the diverse needs of workers .  

La stigmatisation à l'égard de la consommation de substances influe sur la façon dont nous parlons aux personnes, sur les politiques que nous élaborons et sur la prestation des soins. Dans cet épisode, la D re Theresa Tam, administratrice en chef de la santé publique du Canada, et Anne Tennier, présidente et première dirigeante du CCHST, discutent des façons de réduire la stigmatisation et de sout...

Stigma surrounding substance use affects how we talk to individuals, the policies we develop, and how we provide care. In this episode, Dr. Theresa Tam, Chief Public Health Officer of Canada, and Anne Tennier, President and CEO of CCOHS, discuss ways we can reduce stigma and support men in the trades who are struggling.